R66 - your feedback
I recently had the chance to fly the R66 and I was extremely impressed. So much so I am thinking of changing my R44 for one.
Some of my findings :
Easy to start - would suggest easier than other turbines ?
Cabin space - very good in the front - a squeeze with three in the back but ok
Power - we had 4 up and loads and loads of power to spare
Noise - wow it is so quiet - less noisy than an R44 I think.
Speed - it cruises at 125 knots with ease
Running cost - fuel consumption appears to be very good.
Service - The 100 hour service interval does away with my R44 25 hour ones.
Crash tested to the latest and highest levels.
The R44 is the worlds best selling helicopter.
I would suggest the R66 will come a close second.
Has anyone flown it and what are your comments ?
Last edited by zip; 5th April 2011 at 18:43.